Williamsburg
Get directions | 310 S 4th St., New York, NY 11211
Hours | Sunday 11am-3:30pm | 6pm-10pm, Monday 6pm-10pm, Tuesday 5:30pm-10pm, Wednesday 5:30pm-10pm, Thursday 5:30pm-11pm, Friday 5:30pm-11pm, Saturday 11am-3:30pm | 6pm-10pm
Shalom Japan is what happens when a pair of chefs from different backgrounds (Japanese and Jewish) meet, fall in love, and start making food instead of babies. And considering Jewish and Japanese people are responsible for some of our favorite food on the planet, we had a feeling this was going to be a good one.
Although Shalom Japan’s name suggests a bit of a novelty shop, this is absolutely a serious restaurant. They’re enjoying themselves a lot, and you can feel it in every aspect of the dining experience. But this is place is no joke. For instance, they’re making cocktails with Manischewitz, which is hilarious, but they balance that with a well -curated wine list, plenty of craft beers, and a hand picked selection of sake and shochu. The same can be said for the food, which always includes a few items that will make you smile when you read the menu, and then you eat those things and your smile turns into to a dropped jaw. We were blown away by how the marriage of these two cuisines resulted in such delicious, bold flavors.
One thing about Shalom Japan that’s for certain is that there’s a lot more Japan than Shalom. The menu may start out with challah bread and end with a lox bowl, but everything else leans to the Japanese side, and that seems to work out just fine. Nearly everything we had here was excellent, and we ate a lot. Shalom Japan also offers a tasting for $65, which is a pretty good deal considering you get to sample the entire menu. Move in that direction if you’re looking to have the full experience in one sitting. Speaking of the menu, it changes daily, so it’s possible that much of what we list below won’t be available when you visit.
718-388-4012
info@shalomjapannyc.com
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Dinner
Sake Kasu Challah – 7
golden raisin butter
Shalom Japan Caesar Salad – 17
marinated anchovies, parm, za’atar crumbs
Roasted Winter Vegetables – 18
butternut, maitake, raddichio, balsamic, koji butter, pepitas
Jew Egg – 17
hummus, spinach, pine nuts, currants, feta
Okonomiyaki – 18
wagyu pastrami, sauerkraut, bonito flakes
Teriyaki Duck Wings – 20
sesame, pickled ginger
Wagyu Pastrami Sando – 22
house smoked wagyu pastrami and gulden’s mustard on shokupan, dill pickle
Matzoh Ball Ramen – 19
chicken broth, char siu chicken, scallion, nori
+soy marinated egg – 2
+additional matzoh ball – 3
+foie gras dumpling – 4
Sesame Temomi Mazemen – 19
choice of pork char siu or shiitake mushroom
+soy marinated egg – 2
+pork or mushroom – 4
Lox Bowl – 27
sushi rice, ikura, avocado, japanese pickles, fried capers, chili mayo
Pastrami Don – 29
rice, poached egg, pickles, cucumber, mustard mayo
Sweets
Matcha Ice Cream Parfait – 13
mochi, adzuki, peaches, sesame crumb
Sweet Potato Cheesecake – 12
japanese sweet potato, black sesame, creme fráiche
Chocolate Banana Challah Bread Pudding – 13
whiskey caramel, crème fraiche
Sorbet – 10
seasonal flavors
A selection of seasonal specials will be available night to night.
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness
Brunch
Okonomiyaki – 18
wagyu pastrami, sauerkraut, bonito flakes
+ fried egg – 2
Jew Egg Sandwich Platter – 17
hummus, spinach, pine nuts, currants, feta, pita
Egg and Cheese Sandwich – 15
challah roll, cheddar
+pastrami 4
+avacado 3
Wagyu Pastrami Sando – 22
house wagyu pastrami, gulden’s mustard on shokupan, dill pickles
Matzoh Ball Ramen – 19
chicken broth, char siu chicken, scallion, nori
+ soy marinated egg – 2
+ additional matzoh ball – 4
Sesame Temomi Mazemen – 19
shiitake mushrooms. pablano peppers
+ soy marinated egg – 2
+ extra pork or mushroom – 4
Lox Bowl – 24
sushi rice, avocado, japanese pickles, fried capers, chili mayo
+ fried egg – 2
Sides
Sake Kasu Challah – 7
golden raisin butter
Rustic Home Fries – 7
chili mayo, ao-nori
House Salad – 7
market greens, seasonal vegetables, soy yuzu dressing
